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Genetics-based control of a mimo boiler-turbine plant

Conference ·
OSTI ID:70857
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  1. Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park, PA (United States)
A genetic algorithm is used to develop an optimal controller for a non-linear, multi-input/multi-output boiler-turbine plant. The algorithm is used to train a control system for the plant over a wide operating range in an effort to obtain better performance. The results of the genetic algorithm`s controller designed from the linearized plant model at a nominal operating point. Because the genetic algorithm is well-suited to solving traditionally difficult optimization problems it is found that the algorithm is capable of developing the controller based on input/output information only. This controller achieves a performance comparable to the standard linear quadratic regulator.
OSTI ID:
70857
Report Number(s):
CONF-941216--; CNN: Grant EID-9212132
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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